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Cheesy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites (High-Protein Breakfast) — homemade cottage cheese egg bites recipe

Cheesy Cottage Cheese Egg Bites (High-Protein Breakfast)

A high-protein, nutritious breakfast option packed with cottage cheese, vegetables, and cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 large eggs 300g
  • 1 cup cottage cheese 225g
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 113g
  • 1/2 cup chopped spinach 15g
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper 30g
  • 1/4 cup diced onion 30g
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 3g
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 0.5g
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 0.5g
  • 1 Cooking spray or oil for greasing

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or oil.
  2. Whisk together eggs, cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl until well combined.
  3. Stir the chopped spinach, diced red bell pepper, and diced onion into the egg mixture.
  4. Pour the mixture evenly into the muffin cups, filling each approximately 3/4 full.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the egg bites are set and lightly golden on top.
  6. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before removing and serving warm.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.